Xylopinus aenescens
This record describes Xylopinus aenescens (species). Recorded family: Tenebrionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
gestalt of Alobates , but shiny, slightly aeneous apparently rare
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Tenebrionoidea
- Family
- Tenebrionidae (Darkling Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Stenochiinae
- Tribe
- Cnodalonini
- Genus
- Xylopinus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e.NA (NB‒FL to ON‒WI‒IA‒LA)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Xylopinus aenescens LeConte 1866
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Xylopinus aenescens. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Coleoptera is the largest order of insects with over 400,000 described species, representing ~25% of all known animal species and ~40% of all insects. In the U.S. alone, nearly 30,000 beetle species have been identified.
Ecological role of the group
Beetles are prominent decomposers, especially in forests, breaking down dead wood and recycling nutrients. As predators, they reduce populations of pest insects. Many species are also important pollinators of flowering plants.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Beetles have major economic significance: leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae) and weevils (Curculionoidea) are among the most destructive agricultural pests globally, costing billions annually, while predatory species like ladybugs provide natural pest control.
Recorded sources for this group: Britannica, Smithsonian, NCSU Entomology. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Xylopinus aenescens (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Boris Bueche , Russell Rogers
Frequently Asked Questions About Xylopinus aenescens
What is Xylopinus aenescens?
Xylopinus aenescens is a species in the family Tenebrionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Xylopinus aenescens?
12.7‒14.5 mm
How do you identify Xylopinus aenescens?
gestalt of Alobates , but shiny, slightly aeneous
Where is Xylopinus aenescens found?
Range: e.NA (NB‒FL to ON‒WI‒IA‒LA)